ESSENCE Poll: What Was Your "Best Mistake"?

Mistakes aren't usually good things. We regret them, try not to mention them and put them on our list of "worst mistakes" ever made.

Usher was recently talking about his marriage, and subsequent divorce, saying that it was the best mistake he's ever made. "Most people probably think I regret it because I ended up getting divorced, but it helped me learn that sometimes I think I know more than I actually do," said Usher.

When put that way, there are plenty of "best mistakes" that can be made everyday. Things that aren't usually seen as good, but have a totally positive impact on your life.